If Doug is passionate about his views on the issue of abortion, which of the following is a true statement?
a. He will be resistant to counterattitudinal messages.
b. He will be receptive to counterattitudinal messages.
c. He will be persuaded by the attractiveness of the source.
d. He will process new information about this issue through the peripheral route.
Answer: A
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